How many times has the phrase "lose weight fast!" been uttered this month?
Well, I'm here to tell you of a sure way to lose weight fast . . . are you ready?
. . . give away your stuff!
Last weekend we got rid of over 200 lbs. just by listing our futon loveseat on Freecycle. It went so quickly and it was so nice to have the space in our house that we gave away its twin, too.
So - want to lose weight fast? Look around your house, pack up the stuff that no longer fits (physically or otherwise) and pass it on to someone else who can use it.
Lose weight fast today!!!
Showing posts with label freecycle. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
IKEA
IKEA came to Orlando in November, 2007. We finally visited the store in March. What an experience!
The parking lot and store were filled with people at mid-afternoon on a Sunday. It was like being at one of the local theme parks. People of all ages strolled through the various displays while chatting in English, Spanish, German, French, and a few languages I couldn't identify. (Swedish, perhaps?)
It is a good idea to take the virtual tour of the store before you go. The Quick Links to Sneak Peek Films and Slideshows are especially helpful.
You will find a treasure trove of information and see lots of ways to organize and upgrade your living spaces. They have incredible examples of living well in small spaces.
We were so inspired that we are in the midst of purging the excess from our home so we can effectively organize the things that remain. (Freecycle is a great way to find homes for the stuff than no longer matches who you are.)
In the mean time, we whistle while we work, or hum along to Jonathan Coulter's IKEA song.
The parking lot and store were filled with people at mid-afternoon on a Sunday. It was like being at one of the local theme parks. People of all ages strolled through the various displays while chatting in English, Spanish, German, French, and a few languages I couldn't identify. (Swedish, perhaps?)
It is a good idea to take the virtual tour of the store before you go. The Quick Links to Sneak Peek Films and Slideshows are especially helpful.
You will find a treasure trove of information and see lots of ways to organize and upgrade your living spaces. They have incredible examples of living well in small spaces.
We were so inspired that we are in the midst of purging the excess from our home so we can effectively organize the things that remain. (Freecycle is a great way to find homes for the stuff than no longer matches who you are.)
In the mean time, we whistle while we work, or hum along to Jonathan Coulter's IKEA song.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Taking steps . . . or not
Have you ever found yourself sailing through a project only to suddenly find yourself flummoxed by the next step you need to take?
There are times when I'm happily progressing toward a goal and suddenly happen upon something that, for one reason or another, stumps me and stops me in my tracks. Recently I've become aware that it is usually okay to avoid a step that is holding me back from accomplishing something I want.
I am learning to recognize when a step is vital, and when it would be nice, but not crucial to the success of a project. If the step that is holding me back is not truly important to the completion of my task, I skip it.
If the step can't be avoided, I re-examine it and see if it can be approached from another angle, or if a similar action can be substituted.
It seems to be working for me. I'm learning how to complete half-finished projects, or how to pass them on to someone who will enjoy finishing them.
The ghosts of unfinished projects past are slowly leaving my life.
There are times when I'm happily progressing toward a goal and suddenly happen upon something that, for one reason or another, stumps me and stops me in my tracks. Recently I've become aware that it is usually okay to avoid a step that is holding me back from accomplishing something I want.
I am learning to recognize when a step is vital, and when it would be nice, but not crucial to the success of a project. If the step that is holding me back is not truly important to the completion of my task, I skip it.
If the step can't be avoided, I re-examine it and see if it can be approached from another angle, or if a similar action can be substituted.
It seems to be working for me. I'm learning how to complete half-finished projects, or how to pass them on to someone who will enjoy finishing them.
The ghosts of unfinished projects past are slowly leaving my life.
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